Research grant, application deadline 30.09.25 Romani Rose-Fellowship

Applications for the research fellowship ‘Romani Rose Fellowship’ starting on 1 January 2026 can be submitted until 30 September 2025 (by e-mail in a single .pdf document to Dr. Frank Reuter: frank.reuter@zegk.uni-heidelberg.de).

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The research fellowship – initiated by the Manfred Lautenschläger Foundation – pays tribute to the decades-long commitment of Romani Rose, Chairman of the Central Council of German Sinti and Roma, to human and civil rights. 
The Romani Rose Fellowship is awarded to particularly gifted and committed researchers from countries in the European Union. The research fellowship is awarded in two forms, depending on the individual application:

• Doctoral scholarship for the preparation, development or completion of a doctorate. Funding will be provided for a term of twelve months, the amount of the grant is 1,666 € per month; the start date is January 1st, 2026.
• Postdoctoral scholarship for promoting career development after a completed doctorate. Funding will be provided for a term of eight months, the amount of the grant is 2,500 € per month; the start date can be between January 1st and May 1st, 2026. Habilitated researchers are also invited to apply. 

Applicants are invited to present a research proposal on a self-selected topic. The research topic should be related to antigypsyism studies or a related field, such as racism research. Interdisciplinary approaches are particularly encouraged.

Since dealing with the topic of Antigypsyism requires a high degree of sensitivity, the RCA considers dialogue with those affected to be an integral part of its scientific practice. Therefore, applications from qualified young researchers from the Sinti and Roma communities are particularly welcome.